topic Re: New series reminders in Sky Q

New series reminders

Junipa24 — Tue, 13 May 2025 20:58:00 GMT

So, giving up Sky+ for SkyQ was a huge mistake. There isn't one thing that's better and I'm now tied in for 2 years!

There are a number of programmes I'm into and waiting for the new series to start. There is no way of knowing when they're coming on, is there? Is it a case of googling the shows and putting something in my diary? Not having a reminder is a backward step especially for my dear elderly ma.

Re: New series reminders

Daniel0210 — Tue, 13 May 2025 22:54:56 GMT

@Junipa24 wrote:

There are a number of programmes I'm into and waiting for the new series to start. There is no way of knowing when they're coming on, is there?

@Junipa24

If you go onto the Geektown website and search for series you're interested in you can sign up for free emails that provide information on first airings in the UK which arrive about 7-10 days before it first airs.

Re: New series reminders

Junipa24 — Wed, 14 May 2025 10:57:09 GMT

Thank you.

Re: New series reminders

Chodley — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:52:06 GMT

There are several things which are better;

UHD and HDR support

Atmos support

Integrated search across streaming apps

Integrated Streaming apps (invaluable on minis imho)

Voice search

More storage

Single box, multiple playback (suits me, might not suit some)

Re: New series reminders

Junipa24 — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:36:43 GMT

I hear you and maybe I'll come to agree, eventually 🙂 For the moment my frustration negates those improvements, but that's just me. I would like to understand why Sky did not include this simple tool.

Re: New series reminders

Laing1 — Wed, 14 May 2025 17:03:23 GMT

@Junipa24 wrote:

So, giving up Sky+ for SkyQ was a huge mistake. There isn't one thing that's better and I'm now tied in for 2 years!

There are a number of programmes I'm into and waiting for the new series to start. There is no way of knowing when they're coming on, is there? Is it a case of googling the shows and putting something in my diary? Not having a reminder is a backward step especially for my dear elderly ma.

@Junipa24 press the home button scroll to TV guide press select then when All channels is hi-lighted scroll up 2 and there is a heading new series not sure if this is what you are looking for

Re: New series reminders

Chodley — Wed, 14 May 2025 19:47:57 GMT

@Junipa24 wrote:
I hear you and maybe I'll come to agree, eventually 🙂 For the moment my frustration negates those improvements, but that's just me. I would like to understand why Sky did not include this simple tool.

My opinion is that they want more control over what they get in front of your eyeballs to maximise your viewing time, like all the big streaming platforms. So something which lets you just carry on watching the same stuff you know you like isn't a good investment for them, and possibly detracts from their strategy.

Re: New series reminders

Junipa24 — Sat, 17 May 2025 20:09:10 GMT

Thank you. I came across New Series feature, and it might come in useful at a later date, rather than the specific programmes I'm interested in.